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Seven years’ prison for rape of daughter

An Austrian resident was today sentenced to seven years in prison, for allegedly raping his daughter a total of 1370 times.

Published: 3 June 2014 19:20 CEST

Seven years' prison for rape of daughter

Landesgericht Wien. Photo: Wikimedia

Since the girl turned 11, her father raped her daily until she found the courage at the age of 15 to report his actions at a police station with a friend for support.

The father, Markus K. (40) was Tuesday found guilty of rape, incest, aggravated sexual abuse and abuse of parental authority.

He was sentenced to seven years in prison by Susanne Lehr, head of the judgement panel of the Vienna Regional Criminal Court.

Police took her claims seriously immediately after she reported them, and a rape kit found traces of semen in her body, which were linked to her father by DNA testing.

The German-born man had moved with his wife and five biological children to Austria in 2012. During the trial, he proclaimed his innocence, and suggested that the DNA was planted deliberately by his daughter who was trying to ruin his reputation.

It also emerged that his wife had suspicions about the activities occurring in the 86m2 apartment, but did nothing about it.

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UPDATED: Vienna police investigating possible 'threat' to Donau Zentrum shopping centre

The Vienna police confirmed they are investigating a non-specified threat to the Donau Zentrum shopping centre, located in the Austrian capital’s 22nd district, a spokesperson told The Local.

On Monday, pictures of an alleged internal document sent by the shopping centre to tenants circulated on social media and messaging apps. The document stated there was a “threat against the Westfield Donau Zentrum for April 30, 2024”. It stated that the authorities had been working to identify suspects since yesterday.

“The source of the threat is a photo circulating online”, the statement said without giving further details. “If we receive additional information or specifications, we will immediately inform you”, it added.

“There is currently no reason for you as an employee to worry as we are strictly following police guidelines”, the document said. It was signed by a manager of the shopping centre. The Local reached out to Donau Zentrum media representatives, who confirmed a threat against the centre.

“The Center Management of Westfield Donau Zentrum can confirm a threat against the center and is in ongoing communication with the relevant authorities. We are taking the situation seriously. The safety of everyone in the center is our top priority. After coordination with the authorities, the center will be open as usual today”, they said.

The Vienna police confirmed the veracity of the statement and added, “We are aware of the matter and are investigating,” they replied after an inquiry on their official social media channels. The Local reached out to the press office for further clarification but has not yet received a response.

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